Savor the Flavors & Sights of Amsterdam

About Your Trip

On this adults-only Platinum DreamTrip, experience the distinct charm of the Netherlands. You'll explore Giethoorn, referred to as the “Venice of the Netherlands.” Only fully accessible by boat, the village is known for its numerous wooden arch bridges and canals, which you’ll see firsthand by boat after feasting on a delicious lunch.

The next day, enjoy leisure time before you go on an evening Dutch cheese-and-wine boat trip. Savor a sumptuous cheese platter and carefully selected wines as you drift down Amsterdam’s captivating canals and marvel at city highlights.

After another day of exploring at your leisure, relish an evening encounter with one of the world’s oldest distillers. At the legendary House of Bols, sip on a cocktail crafted by master bartenders while you tour the facilities. Then, learn how to mix classic and contemporary cocktails with the help of expert instructors and some of the finest spirits available.

What we love:• In your leisure time, you can explore the city’s history and culture and uncover why the 17th-century Canal Ring of Amsterdam was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2010.• Or, you could visit the Vondelpark, a public urban park that covers 120 acres (49 hectares) and features an open-air theater, playground, bars and restaurants, extensive bike and walking paths and more.• The Museumplein, the cultural hub of the city, is home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

What's Included

Your DreamTrip includes 5 days and 4 nights* in Amsterdam, Netherlands, as well as:• Full-day tour of Giethoorn; includes transportation and English-speaking guide. See Additional Information for details and restrictions.• Dutch cheese-and-wine boat trip; includes transportation, cheese and wine. See Additional Information for details and restrictions.• House of Bols tour and cocktail workshop; includes transportation, English-speaking guide and 1 cocktail per person. See Additional Information for details and restrictions.• Welcome reception at the hotel’s Lobby Bar.• Complimentary access to the hotel’s Nagomi Health fitness center.• 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner.• An In-destination Support team member will be provided on this trip. Their goal is to ensure you have a great DreamTrips™ experience from landing to liftoff. They host a welcome reception on arrival day, attend scheduled activities throughout the trip, notify the group of itinerary updates and more.

*Want to stay an extra night or two? Make the most of your trip with our specially negotiated prices for pre- and post-night stays! Click BOOK IT, then select from the options available at the bottom of the “Check Availability” section.

Transportation

Airfare is not included in the trip price! The closest commercial airport to the hotel is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), approximately 9.5 miles (15 kilometers) away. We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for any trip.Please note: Airport transfers are not included in this trip. Make sure to arrange your own transfers between the airport and your hotel.

Destination

As capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is a city of extensive canals and plenty of culture — it’s home to one of the broadest varieties of nationalities of any city in the world. Due to its relatively small size for a major city, Amsterdam is one of the most bike-friendly metropolitan areas in the world, with nearly 250 miles (402 kilometers) of bike paths offering leisurely exploration of the city. Another popular and charming way to take in the capital is via the extensive canal system, which is the city’s hallmark feature.

The Rembrandt House Museum, Jewish Historical Museum and Anne Frank House open doors to the city's past, while modern attractions including Amsterdam Icebar and Tropenmuseum reveal its progressive attitude. Another popular destination is the Leidseplein square, with its shops, restaurants, street performers, food stalls, and bustling nightlife.

Itinerary

Day 1

Check into the hotel at any time after 3 p.m.Noon – 5 p.m.: Visit the welcome table in the hotel lobby.8-9 p.m.: Welcome reception at the hotel’s Lobby Bar. The rest of the day at your leisure. Dinner is at your own expense.

Day 2

6:30-8:45 a.m.: International buffet breakfast at the hotel’s Le Camelia restaurant. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Full-day tour of Giethoorn; includes lunch, transportation and English-speaking guide. See Additional Information for details and restrictions.• 9 a.m.: Depart from the hotel.• 10:30 a.m.: Tour Giethoorn, the “Venice of Holland.”• 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: 3-course lunch with 1 complimentary drink (water, soft drink, wine or beer) per person at a local restaurant. • 2-3 p.m.: Board a boat and embark on a 1-hour tour and see the village from the water.• 3 p.m.: Return to the coach and transfer back to the hotel.• 5 p.m.: Arrive back at the hotel. The rest of the day at your leisure. Dinner is at your own expense.Day 3

6:30-11:30 a.m.: International buffet breakfast at Le Camelia.The rest of the morning and afternoon at your leisure. Lunch is at your own expense.5-6:30 p.m.: Dutch cheese-and-wine boat trip; includes transportation, cheese and wine*. See Additional Information for details and restrictions.• 5 p.m.: Depart from the hotel.• Embark on a boat tour along the canals of Amsterdam and see the sights as you savor a cheese platter and carefully selected wines.• 6:30 p.m.: Return to the hotel.The rest of the day at your leisure. Dinner is at your own expense.

Day 4

6:30-11:30 a.m.: International buffet breakfast at Le Camelia.The rest of the morning and early afternoon at your leisure. Lunch is at your own expense.3:30-9 p.m.: House of Bols tour and cocktail workshop; includes dinner, transportation, English-speaking guide and 1 cocktail per person. See Additional Information for details and restrictions.• 3:30 p.m.: Depart from the hotel and transfer to the House of Bols.• 4 p.m.: 1-hour tour of the House of Bols with 1 complimentary cocktail per person.• 5 p.m.: 1-hour cocktail workshop in Bols Bartending Academy, where experienced instructors will teach you how to make delicious Bols cocktails behind a bar.• 6 p.m.: Depart from the House of Bols.• 6:30 p.m.: 3-course dinner with 1 complimentary drink (water, soft drink, wine or beer) per person at Green Palace Restaurant.• 8:30 p.m.: Depart from Green Palace Restaurant.• 9 p.m.: Return to the hotel.The rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 5

6:30-10:30 a.m.: International buffet breakfast at Le Camelia.The rest of the morning at your leisure until checkout and your flight. Check out of the hotel by noon.

*The minimum age to consume alcohol is 18 years. Age is determined at the time of travel.

Hotel Details

Chic and sophisticated, Hotel Okura Amsterdam rests steps away from Amstel Canal and minutes away from downtown Amsterdam. The property boasts a Jet Lag Program for recovering travelers, a cooking studio that hosts individual and group workshops and a wine room for tastings.

Pricing for children for this hotel may differ from (and be greater than) pricing for adults. Click BOOK IT to check. If the pricing for children differs from the pricing for adults, refer to the Policies section for further details.

Hotel Check-in Requirements

By booking this DreamTrip I understand that the hotel may request a credit card upon check-in. The hotel may request the credit card in order to: a) place a monetary hold of US$50-200; or b) hold for incidental, security or other charges. By booking, I acknowledge having received notice of this potential charge and accept that Rovia™ recommends a credit card rather than a debit or bank card be used in the event the hotel requests the card. I understand that any such request made by the hotel is outside of the control of Rovia and is strictly a hotel policy. Should I have questions concerning the hotel’s policy, I accept responsibility for contacting the hotel independent of Rovia.

Additional Information

Please contactTravel Support if you have special requests regarding bedding, meals or medical needs, or any other questions about this trip.

Please note: At the time of booking, you will see a page with your order number and trip cost. This is your confirmation. Please retain and bring this information with you on your trip.

Gratuities are not included. We suggest providing gratuities at your own discretion.

Full-day tour of Giethoorn:• This activity involves walking, including up and down some stairs. It is not recommended for guests with mobility issues or certain health conditions. Please consult your physician prior to booking travel. • This activity is not wheelchair accessible. • We recommend that you wear comfortable footwear and clothing, and bring a hat and sunscreen. • Flash photography is permitted during this tour. • Indicated times are approximate and subject to change. Itinerary activities are subject to change due to weather conditions, and may run in reverse order. • The minimum age to consume alcohol is 18 years. Age is determined at the time of travel.• Please notify Travel Support when you book this trip if you have any dietary restrictions that may affect your participation in this activity.• The 3-course lunch included during your tour features vegetable soup, schnitzel (vegetarian option is fish) and ice cream.

Dutch cheese-and-wine boat trip:• This activity involves walking, including up and down some stairs. It is not recommended for guests with mobility issues or certain health conditions. Please consult your physician prior to booking travel. • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.• Flash photography is permitted during this tour. • Indicated times are approximate and subject to change. Itinerary activities are subject to change due to weather conditions, and may run in reverse order. • The minimum age to consume alcohol is 18 years. Age is determined at the time of travel.• Please notifyTravel Supportwhen you book this trip if you have any dietary restrictions that may affect your participation in this activity.House of Bols tour and cocktail workshop:• This activity involves walking, including up and down some stairs. It is not recommended for guests with mobility issues or certain health conditions. Please consult your physician prior to booking travel. • This activity is not wheelchair accessible. • We recommend that you wear comfortable footwear and clothing, and bring a hat and sunscreen. • Flash photography is permitted during this tour. • Indicated times are approximate and subject to change. Itinerary activities are subject to change due to weather conditions, and may run in reverse order. • The minimum age to consume alcohol is 18 years. Age is determined at the time of travel.• Please notify Travel Support when you book this trip if you have any dietary restrictions that may affect your participation in this activity.• The 3-course dinner included during your tour features:Your choice of a starter: Smoked salmon with cucumber and puffed rice; pulled pork with sweet-and-sour vegetables, crostino and horseradish mayonnaise; or spicy cauliflower soup.— Your choice of a main course: Baked dorade with green lentils, peppers, leeks and white-wine sauce; Dutch beef steak with roseval potatoes and pepper sauce; or gnocchi with creamy truffle sauce, parsley and celeriac.— Your choice of a dessert: Warm chocolate tartlet with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce or cheesecake with fruit and ice cream.

Policies

Cancellation Policy*: If you cancel 91 days or more before the start date of your trip, you’ll get a refund of the amount you paid for the trip less a fee of US$50. If you cancel between 46 and 90 days before the start date of your trip, you’ll get a refund less a fee of US$100. If you cancel within 45 days of the start date of your trip, your trip will not be refunded. All fees are applicable on a per-person basis.

*This cancellation policy is subject to rules and regulations in applicable jurisdictions in which our travel supplier is based. Therefore, in the event of conflict between the cancellation policy displayed here and cancellation terms in supplier booking terms, the provisions of the booking terms will prevail.

Name Change Policy: Name changes must be done no later than March 4 and are subject to a US$50 name change fee. Name changes after this date are not allowed.

Members can’t combine DreamTrips Points. Your membership level determines the maximum amount of DreamTrips Points you can use. If you have more than 50 Rovia Bucks, you can apply them in the checkout process.

Hotel/resort credits and/or discounts cannot be converted to cash, and any not used during your stay will expire immediately upon your departure. Member is responsible for paying any taxes that may be added to items purchased with hotel/resort credit.

In the unfortunate event that an activity or excursion is no longer available, we will substitute a similar activity of equal or greater value.Make sure that your passport and visa, if applicable, are up-to-date before you leave! It’s important to double check that you have all the identification and other documentation required by the specific country you’re traveling to. In many countries, passports and visas must be valid for 6 months or longer after the trip end date. If you are unable to obtain the required identification and other documentation, the Cancellation Policy for this DreamTrip will apply.

Make sure that you request a name change or room change at least 31 or more days before the 1st day of your trip. Due to contractual supplier policies, we may not be able to confirm requested name or room changes to existing bookings for trips that are scheduled to travel within 30 days of your request.

Each individual, including each child, who is coming along with you on your DreamTrip is required to have a booking prior to the commencement of the trip. If you do not book and pay for each such person in advance of the trip, you will be charged the hotel’s then-current rate, not the trip price, for each such person at the time of your check-in.

Pricing for children is based on their age at the time of travel and may be subject to additional terms and conditions of individual hotels and all-inclusive resorts. Also, pricing for children can vary, and may be higher than pricing for adults. Therefore, before you book any travel, please check the relevant hotel or resort website for applicable terms and conditions as well as details regarding their pricing structure.

Pricing shown is for each person, and is based on 2 adults per room.

Please don’t consider your change requests official until you receive a confirmation email from us.